Fabio Capello praises Andy Diouf and Assane Diao after Champions League round

Former coach Fabio Capello identified Inter midfielder Andy Diouf and Como forward Assane Diao as the top performing Serie A players following the opening round of the Champions League. While Inter suffered a 2-1 loss against Real Madrid in Spain, Capello highlighted Diouf’s contribution as a positive sign for the club's competitiveness. Como secured a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, with the coach expressing confidence in the managerial tactics of Cesc Fabregas. Capello suggested that Como has the potential to challenge for the Serie A title if they maintain their current form and continue to demonstrate tactical flexibility throughout the season. Other Italian clubs faced mixed results in European play, with Napoli falling 1-0 to Arsenal and Roma securing a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce. Inter prepares to host Udinese on Monday, though Capello warned against underestimating their opponent despite injuries to key players like Solet and Zaniolo.

• 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Capello picks top Serie A players from Champions League Round 1, backs Como for title challenge